Kate Middleton posts some photos of Prince Louis as he turns two
Prince Louis turns two today and Kate Middleton posts some photos while he’s hand-painting a rainbow.
No chicken with pasta: what not to do with pasta
We looked at the golden rules as to how to cook the perfect pasta, and today we examine what you’re not “supposed” to do with pasta. This is one for the purists, and although I’m one to experiment with pasta…
Salvatore Ferragamo nylon and leather duffel bag
Salvatore Ferragamo created this nylon and leather duffel bag with the Mediterranean sea in mind; the same vibrant blue one enjoys when on a cruise through the Italian islands: Price: € 1,200
Portofino & Portovenere: monasteries converted into posh hotels
In Liguria, where mountains and steep cliffs drop straight into the Mediterranean, creating a unique landscape that each year attracts millions of tourists, many old monasteries have been converted into posh hotels. The most famous is Hotel Splendido in Portofino.…
Homemade limoncello with a twist: recipe for cream of limoncello
We’ve already shown you how to make limoncello, with our homemade limoncello recipe, and now we look at the creamy limoncello variety, “crema di limoncello”. It has a less alcoholic taste and still served cold, can be a lovely refreshing…
How to make Italian sweets: canestrelli biscuits from Liguria
Now we’re getting serious. Our Italian recipes have brought you everything from Napoletan dish “gattò” to homemade Nutella, but this is perhaps our first proper sweet. Called Canestrelli, these biscuits are made in the shape of ringed flowers and are…
Chianti wine: Villa Petriolo wine tasting in Tuscany
The grand finale for me of the Best of Wine Tourism Awards was our Chianti wine tasting at the Villa Petriolo, Cerreto Guidi, not far from Florence. I realise that “beautiful” is in no way a technical term to describe…
Top ten things to do in Florence
Florence is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world; according to Travel & leisure no other city can be compared to it. So if you arrive in Florence and you are in a hurry, maybe this article…
Milan Fashion week: Versace Fall/Winter 2009/10 men's collection
The world of Fashion has found its Snow Queen in Donatella Versace ! In order to demonstrate that winter can be an enchanting season, the famous Italian designer has created an icy palette of dazzling whites and steel blues for…
Trashy Italian cinema: Christmas with Belen Rodriguez in South Africa
Italy describes its annual trashy cinemafest at Christmas time ‘cinepanettone’ and this year’s “Christmas in….” film is being shot in South Africa, using the backdrop of this year’s 2010 Word Cup. Italian show girl (from Argentina) Belen Rodriguez has become…
Italian WAGs: Italian footballer Gigi Buffon's girlfriend Alena Seredova gives birth
You first saw Alena Seredova on DolceVita winning a prize for the hottest footballer’s wife or girlfriend for 2009. That’s some pretty tough competition for Italian footballer, Gigi Buffon’s partner, who has given birth to their second child, another son,…
Christmas in Venice with Murano glass and Italian Christmas markets
When thinking of Venice festivals, carnival is what usually comes to mind, but Christmas in Venice also has a special ambience. For the month of December, Christmas in Venice will include plenty of typical and Italian artisanal products, tastings, traditional…
Italian art exhibitions: Perugia hosts "Viva l'Italia. Arte italiana tra 1948 e 2008"
With this new exhibition called “Viva l’Italia. L’Arte italiana racconta le città tra nascita sviluppo. crisi. 1948-2008” (Hooray for Italy. How Italian Art has portrayed Italian cities from their birth and development to their crisis) the city takes centre stage…
Public parks in Rome: Valle dei Casali
Rome is a continuous surprise and this time I’m not talking about monuments but public parks! Bordering with Villa Pamphili, the Valle dei Casali is an amazing 450 hectare park where people can enjoy nature at a leisurely pace; hectares…
Postcard from Italy: Lake Como
One arm of Lake Como turns off to the south between two unbroken chains of mountains, which cut it up into a series of bays and inlets as the hills advance into the water and retreat again.Thus begins Betrothed by…
Hot italian actresses: Caterina Murino
Caterina Murino is one of the hottest Italian actresses of the day. Her most famous film is Casino Royale in which she played one of the bond girls, but actually her most interesting role was in a French movie called…
Vigevano to host Leonardo da Vinci events
The town of Vigevano, near Pavia, will host a series of important events called “Leonardo e Vigevano” and devoted to one of the greatest geniuses in history: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo sojourned in Vigevano, back then part of the Milan…
Italian show girl Aida Yespica snapped topless in Miami
Aida Yespica has been snapped topless in Miami; the South American show girl seems to have fully recovered from her post-partum depression. She has put on a few pounds ( judging from the pics), but she still looks gorgeous. According…
500th anniversary of Giorgione 's death: exhibition opens in Castelfranco Veneto
The celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Giorgione‘s death, which started back in May, have now reached their climax with a special exhibition entirely devoted to his early works and which will run until next April. This new and fascinating…
Mamma Mia, the musical opens in Milan
Based on the song Abba recorded in the 1970s, the musical Mamma mia has been seen by over 42 million people, taking in more $2 billion dollars worldwide! Now the Mamma mia fever is getting higher by the minute here…
Eva Amurri in lingerie for Maxim
Eva Amurri, american actress famous since childhood, poses in lingerie for the famous Maxim magazine.
Bologna hosts exhibition on Federico Fellini
A spectacular exhibition dedicated to Italian film director Federico Fellini has been unveiled in Bologna, Emilia Romagna’s key city (Federico Fellini was born just a few miles way). Dall’ Italia alla Luna or From Italy to the Moon, is the…
Summer in Italy: Ferrara Buskers Festival 2010
Buskers from all over the world will gather in Ferrara for the Ferrara Buskers Festival from 20 to 29 August. This year Stefano Bottoni, organiser of this extraordinary event which has reached number 23 and still has no rival in…
Italian bags: Gucci duffel bag
This Gucci travelling bag crafted in leather and canvas will add a touch of glamour to your romantic getaways.The beauty of the bag is set off by a central white, blue and red stripe . Exquisite details that once again…
Roberto Cavalli for Coca Cola Light
Roberto Cavalli has just created a series of rather hot ‘uniforms’ for Coca cola Light bottles; a rather sexy restyling that men and women alike will love at once. A limited edition of 300.000 bottles dressed to the nines that…